What is photochromic shield?
What are photochromic shields? Photochromic means something that changes colour in response to light. So, in the case of shields, that means a shield that will darken in response to UV light. Which means it’ll stay light when indoors (indoor lights don’t transmit much UV apparently) or when it’s dark or a dull day.
What helmets have transition visors?
Compatible Helmets The Bell Star helmets, RS-1, and the Bell Vortex helmet will perfectly complement this face shield. As all these three helmets can share the same visor, this Bell Transitions Photochromatic Shield will fit either of these three.
What is transition visor?
Transitions lenses use a light-sensitive dye to either impregnate or coat the surface (depending on the material). When exposed to UV light, the molecules in the dye change structure, causing the visor to darken.
Does Arai make a transition visor?
Our new aftermarket photochromic visor adjusts from clear to smoke with changing light conditions for enhanced vision throughout your ride. OZ-USA® Aftermarket photochromic transition shield for Arai helmet.
How long do photochromic visors last?
It doesn’t get much darker than that. The manufacturers suggest storing the helmets in darkness to prolong the life of the photochromic shields. How long your faceshield will last depends — but I would say count on replacing it after two years.
Does AGV make a transition visor?
AGV photo. Bell and LaZer addressed this issue with photochromic faceshields using technology licensed from Transitions, the people known for making sunglasses that darken in ambient sunlight.
What is a coverless face shield?
It’s referring to the little covers on the side of the face shield that you have to remove before taking off the shield, like Arai and Icon still use. A coverless/podless shield doesn’t have those, like Shoei and Scorpion shields (along with most other modern manufacturers).
Do photochromic lenses block UV?
Photochromic or “adaptive” lenses darken when exposed to UV light, such as when you walk outdoors. When you are no longer exposed to the effects of UV, (i.e. walk indoors), the lenses return to their clear state. Transitions lenses are photochromic lenses that block 100% of harmful UVA and UVB rays.